Dec 27, 2010

LAST TEA CUP TUESDAY OF 2010!

Hello Tea Cup Lovers! Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday No. 42! Can you believe this year is about to end? It seems like it just started. Time to think about storing away your beautiful Christmas decorations. Do you put yours away early or do you wait until after the 1st? I have already begun to put my Christmas away for next year. It will take me all week. I like to start January 1st, ready for the year. January marks the beginning of my 3rd year of blogging. Wow! The places I have been to and the people I have met thanks to blogging. It really has changed my life. I will have a giveaway to mark the occasion (next week)!

So, are you worn out from Christmas? This woman was a "party animal"! Today, was the first day that was not filled with things to do. I did get a surprise visit from a dear friend, which is always nice. I do want to show you these Christmas mugs, close up, before I put them away for another year. The mugs are made by Waterford. Can you see the detail on the birds, the feet are hand painted onto the handle. I told you I was on a handle kick.

Want to know something funny? I am learning to dance, (to Lady Gaga no less). Don't laugh, son Kyle has this new thing on his TV, computer, I don't what it is on, to tell you the truth, but I am learning to dance for exercise. It is so much fun. The whole family has been doing it, including Noah. I laughed so hard, my face hurt! OK, back to the tea cups. This next one I may have already shown you, but I love what it says on the cup. "Forget Me Not", a good saying for this time of the year.

The next tea cup is a hand painted, angel cup with a square cup and saucer. Even the spoon has been hand painted, so lovely. The pin is also handmade with vintage buttons and lace. The beautiful Tea pot at the top of the post was a gift from my sister, Nora. I just love it. I really "needed" a new tea pot. It is my favorite. Before I close, I have to tell you the Grandchildren gave me a puppy for Christmas. The dog is a black Cockier. Noah, named it Red and Maya named it Blackie. So, to make the everyone happy. His name is "Red-Blackie". Merry Christmas Martha!

Well I know I have had a lot to say, so I will stop. Here is Mr. Linky for the party. I can't wait to read all about your cups and your Christmas. Please, make sure. if you link up to this post, that your post is on tea cups or tea pots and not your "store". Thanks, love you lots, Martha

38 comments:

Oh Martha, it's hard to believe it's that time of year again. You are sharing some very pretty things in this last post. If time permits, I would love to join you next year. Happy New Year to you and yours, Char

Now, that is my favorite teapot so far!!! I dance all the time, and obviously not enough because no weight has come off yet!!! I wait till mid January to pack up Christmas....here in the northeast its pretty bleak outside for a long time and I appreciate having a lot of color and glitter for awhile....happy new year to you....hugs, cleo

Aloha Martha, how lucky you are to receive a puppy for Christmas! What lovely china pieces you shared with us this week; love that teapot. I wanted to put my Christmas away on Christmas day. I was home alone since hubby was at the station working, the kids were off to their inlaws since we celebrated Christmas on the eve. I think I'll start tomorrow.Sounds like you're having a wonderful time dancing your weight off. Lucky you!Congratulations on 3 years of blogging! Isn't it fun? Give a hug to your Noah for me.Hugs to you.

TOO CUTE Martha!!! Dancing with Lady Gaga will keep you young!!! LOVE IT!!! I think I'll do that to keep warm, hehe... It's VERY COLD and "BLINDING WHITE" here in Connecticut right now! LOVE your mugs, I would LOVE a set of those. My favorite though is the "Forget me not"!!! Hmmm, ebay here I come!!!Giant Holiday Hugs to you,Donna

Martha, your teacup collection never fails to amaze me. As a dealer, I am in awe of all that you have found. Love all of them this time and the cute little birds keeping you company while you have your tea is so cute. I have a thing for forget me not items, but I must say the angel cup with the not round saucer is my favorite this time.Lady Gagam huh? Well sweetie dance your heart out and don't throw your back out!

Sounds like you had great fun this Christmas.I love all your tea cups and pots.Someday when I figure out what my url is I'll link up to a party.I keep getting my url wrong.After christmas during the sales I bought myself a new teapot.Maybe I'll take a pic. of it and show it.Happy New Year and God bless.

Martha, your tea pot is totally amazing! I love it so much. Who made it?Your Waterford cups are stunning. Such beautiful detials, and the tea cup is lovely as well. A puppy? Red-Blackie is going to keep you busy! I bet he is adorable.Thank you again for sharing your beautiful Christmas treasures with us.Hugs,Terri

Hi Martha,Your collection is lovely. The square plate with the sweet cherubs is darling. I'm inspired to unpack all my goodies. They've been packed away for too long. Thanks for sharing and God bless!~Lynn

How much fun that would be dancing to Lady Gaga and getting some exercise to boot.Thanks again for showing us all your beautiful China, I am always amazed.Wishing you and your family, a happy New Year with much love, happiness and good health.

About Me

I'm a Christian lady with a family I adore. Living in Southern California, our home is nestled in the mountains. I have been working on an English garden for 14 years! It is still not done! I love to live with vintage things. I redecorate my home every month whether it needs it or not. I have a husband, Kelly and three wonderful grown children, Monique, Vanessa and Kyle which I love so much. Extra special treasures in my life are my three Grandchildren Maya, Noah and Sophia Lola. I can not remember what life was like before them. I love anything vintage especially items with roses and ladies. I have my own website, Pretty Vintage Things, where only special items are sold! I always have something beautiful to look at, so feel free to stop by. I love the Lord with all my heart and give Him thanks for all His blessings!